Iznik pottery is named after a small town in Anatolia - the eastern half of modern day Turkey. It was originally adapted from Oriental pottery designs, but soon developed it's own special style. There were specific stylized motifs, some of which are represented in this set and identified below. They tended to use a limited color palette, dominated by blues and reds. These designs can be made to look very different by using different color combinations. For example, pastel pinks and lime greens would give a fresh, spring time look. For a softer, more romantic look try them in pale blues and lavender with soft green leaves.